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Final 4 minutes of recordings on Jeju Air flight missing, preliminary report says – ABC News Final 4 minutes of recordings on Jeju Air flight missing, preliminary report says – ABC News Final 4 minutes of recordings on Jeju Air flight missing, preliminary report says ABC NewsSouth Korean plane ****** probe focuses on bird strike, runway barrier The Washington PostAirliner’s final 4 minutes of recordings are missing after ****** that killed 179: investigators Fox NewsSouth Korea Tells Budget Airlines to Tighten Safety After ****** The New York Times Source link #Final #minutes #recordings #Jeju #Air #flight #missing #preliminary #report #ABC #News Pelican News View the full article at [Hidden Content] For verified travel tips and real support, visit: [Hidden Content]

Independent senator Jacqui Lambie blasts Belgium appointment of former defence force chief Angus Campbell Independent senator Jacqui Lambie blasts Belgium appointment of former defence force chief Angus Campbell Independent senator Jacqui Lambie has issued a withering take-down of ex-defence force chief Angus Campbell after he received a plum diplomatic posting despite overseeing one of the most scandal-plagued eras in ADF history. Writing in The ***********, Ms Lambie lampooned the appointment of Mr Campbell as Australia’s ambassador to Belgium, based in Luxembourg. The appointment follows Mr Campbell stepping down as the boss of the *********** Defence Force in November after a six-year stint mired in controversy and derided by veterans’ groups. In her column, Ms Lambie, a former army corporal, said Mr Campbell was on the “longest winning streak in history”. “This is a man who was in positions of very senior command, including the highest position of chief of the defence force, when much of the worst defence abuse and systemic weaponisation of administrative processes took place,” she wrote. “He was chief of army when other inquiries into defence abuse delivered their adverse findings and recommendations; Campbell sat on his hands. “Campbell cannot claim to have been ignorant of what was happening on his watch. “He was chief of the defence force when Defence obfuscated and frustrated the operations of the Royal Commission into Defence and Veteran Suicide — this included refusing to hand over key documents, despite repeated pleas from the commissioners. “Campbell’s refusal to fully acknowledge systemic failings and accept personal responsibility during the royal commission, noting the impact such refusal had on victims and other witnesses, shows a lack of diplomacy and empathy. “Probably not ideal traits for an ambassador.” Ms Lambie also said Mr Campbell was in overall command of Aussie forces in Afghanistan when some of the worst allegations of war crimes arose. “He has never accepted any command responsibility for the alleged conduct. He was happy to throw Diggers under the bus, while senior command got off scot-free.,” she said. “For veterans who served in Afghanistan, the announcement of Campbell’s latest gig will be particularly galling. “He accepted his Distinguished Service Cross under dubious circumstances (in terms of eligibility) and has not returned his DSC notwithstanding that subordinate commanders have been made to return theirs.” When Mr Campbell’s new role was announced last week, he told reporters the ADF was “far better and more capable” than the one he joined at the start of his career. “What a joke,” Ms Lambie wrote. “The ADF currently has the worst enlistment and retention numbers in years. “Once again a Canberra ‘mate’ is getting a top job on big bucks with lots of prestige when — in my view and many others — he simply doesn’t deserve it.” Source link #Independent #senator #Jacqui #Lambie #blasts #Belgium #appointment #defence #force #chief #Angus #Campbell Pelican News View the full article at [Hidden Content] For verified travel tips and real support, visit: [Hidden Content]

China’s Mysterious Tailless Stealth Fighter Has Swiveling Wingtips China’s Mysterious Tailless Stealth Fighter Has Swiveling Wingtips A new photo of the still-mysterious ******** tailless combat aircraft, likely from the Shenyang Aircraft Corporation, which first surfaced last month, provides a better view of the rear aspect of the jet. The image would appear to confirm that the aircraft’s outer wingtip sections act as moving control surfaces, as we had previously suggested was a high possibility. You can read our full extremely in-depth analysis on both of China’s new stealthy tailless tactical jets here. The photo in question was first published on the ******** microblogging website Weibo. The aircraft is seen on approach to land, passing over a busy highway in daylight. Since it first appeared, some observers have suggested the jet may be designated J-50 (in the ******** Jianjiji or fighter series), while others have referred to it as the J-XDS. At this stage, we simply don’t know for sure. A new photo shows the ******** tailless combat aircraft, likely from the Shenyang Aircraft Corporation, from the rear aspect. via X While it’s worth noting that the authenticity of the photo cannot be confirmed, there’s nothing to suggest that it’s been manipulated and it’s otherwise in line with the imagery of the aircraft that we have seen before. Via ACuriousPLAFan/SDF: „A rear view photo of J-XDS, posted by Cute Orca on Weibo with the caption “If this is not a PS-ed photo, this shows that the J-XDS has full-moving wingtips and no angled vertical stabilizers.”“ pic.twitter.com/W8UEmA2Twc — @Rupprecht_A (@RupprechtDeino) January 27, 2025 Seen here from the rear aspect, there is no sign of the ‘pop-out’ maneuvering tail surfaces that some had suggested might be present and which had also appeared in ‘fan art’ of the same aircraft. The suggestion was that such surfaces might sit flush with the inner wing area, before being activated for low-speed flight, increasing control authority and maneuverability. As we explained in our analysis feature, this didn’t seem to be the case and this photo helps disprove this claim further — especially since the aircraft is seen in a low-speed phase of flight when such control surfaces would be deployed. A fan art render shows an imagined configuration with ‘pop-out’ maneuvering tails, something that we can now more or less rule out: As we pointed out in the past, having these auxiliary tail surfaces would add more weight and complexity to the design, and also decrease fuel storage, which would likely not be worth any advantages they would bring in terms of stability and agility. The apparent confirmation that the aircraft has swiveling outer wingtip sections, which serve as major control surfaces, is significant. In this photo, the tip of the right wing can be clearly seen in a front-up, rear-down position. Having extremely widely spaced surfaces that span from the leading edge to the trailing edge like this should provide a lot of roll authority and, when deployed together, should also be used to control pitch. In this way, the outer wing sections — combined with an advanced digital flight control system — would help mitigate the stability issues that come with a tailless design. An earlier rear-aspect view of the reported Shenyang combat aircraft design. From this angle, a prominent flight-test data probe can be seen on the nose. via X The disadvantage of this arrangement is a likely reduction in low observability, although the designers will have presumably decided that the compromise is worthwhile, especially if it is a requirement of the tailless configuration. This could be reduced in cruise to some degree by limiting the articulation of these surfaces, or even locking them out entirely unless a severe input is commanded. Still, just having a jointed area in this location is less than desirable in a similar manner to how canards are not conducive to extreme radar signature reduction goals. Aside from this, the new photo probably also provides us with our best look at what could be a cockpit canopy, which was not very discernible in previous images. While it’s again hard to determine any details, a prominent bulge does at least seem to be present where a cockpit should be. There has been some speculation that this aircraft could be uncrewed. This doesn’t seem to be the case by anything we are seeing, but it’s always possible as the bulge could also accommodate a satellite communications package. Once again, this is very unlikely at this time. An earlier view of the reported Shenyang design accompanied by a Flanker chase plane. The high/mid-set wing appears to be a modified ‘lambda’ design. via X The low resolution of the photo means it’s hard to determine much about the configuration of the fighter’s engine exhausts, although the suggestion, once again, is that the twin powerplants are provided with 2D thrust-vectoring nozzles very similar to those found on the U.S. F-22 Raptor. This would also help with stability and maneuverability. The thickness of the fuselage — another aspect we discussed in our deep-dive analysis piece — is also showcased in this new image. Another previous underside view of the aircraft provides a suggestion of the complex arrangement of control surfaces across the trailing edge of the wing, as well as the movable wingtips. via X As well as contributing to low observability, engine nozzles of this kind would enhance the aircraft’s maneuverability and stability, key concerns considering that it’s a relatively heavy, tailless design. Overall, there remain many unknowns about this, the second ******** tailless combat aircraft to break cover last December 26. However, more photos are sure to emerge and these should gradually provide us with a much better idea about its design, as well as provide a hint toward its potential capabilities and anticipated role. Contact the author: *****@*****.tld Source link #Chinas #Mysterious #Tailless #Stealth #Fighter #Swiveling #Wingtips Pelican News View the full article at [Hidden Content] For verified travel tips and real support, visit: [Hidden Content]

India and China agree to resume air travel after nearly five years India and China agree to resume air travel after nearly five years India and China have agreed to resume direct air services after nearly five years, India’s foreign ministry said Monday. Anadolu | Anadolu | Getty Images India and China have agreed to resume direct air services after nearly five years, India’s foreign ministry said on Monday, signaling a thaw in relations between the neighbors after a deadly 2020 military clash on their disputed Himalayan border. Both sides will negotiate a framework on the flights in a meeting that will be held at an “early date”, the ministry said after a meeting between India’s top diplomat and ******** Foreign Minister Wang Yi. Tensions soured between the two nations after the 2020 clash, following which India made it difficult for ******** companies to invest in the country, banned hundreds of popular apps and severed passenger routes, although direct cargo flights continued to operate between the countries. Relations have improved over the past four months with several high-level meetings, including talks between ******** President Xi Jinping and Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi in Russia in October. On Monday, ******** Foreign Minister Wang Yi told Indian Foreign Secretary Vikram Misri in Beijing that the two countries should work in the same direction, explore more substantive measures and commit to mutual understanding. “Specific concerns in the economic and trade areas were discussed with a view to resolving these issues and promoting long-term policy transparency and predictability,” the Indian foreign ministry statement said in a statement. Their meeting was the latest between the two Asian powers following a milestone agreement in October seeking to ease friction along their frontier. Reuters reported in June that China’s government and airlines had asked India’s civil aviation authorities to re-establish direct air links, but New Delhi resisted as the border dispute continued to weigh on ties. Get a weekly roundup of news from India in your inbox every Thursday. Subscribe now In October, two Indian government sources told Reuters that India would consider reopening the skies and launch fast-tracking visa approvals. Both nations have also agreed to resume dialogue for functional exchanges step by step and with an early meeting of the India-China Expert Level Mechanism, India’s foreign ministry said. China and India should commit to “mutual support and mutual achievement” rather than “suspicion” and “alienation,” Wang said during the two officials’ meeting, according to the ******** foreign ministry’s readout. Source link #India #China #agree #resume #air #travel #years Pelican News View the full article at [Hidden Content] For verified travel tips and real support, visit: [Hidden Content]

Trump administration fires team of lawyers who prosecuted him, official says – Reuters Trump administration fires team of lawyers who prosecuted him, official says – Reuters Trump administration fires team of lawyers who prosecuted him, official says ReutersTrump Administration Fires Prosecutors Who Aided Jack Smith Investigations: Live Updates The New York TimesTrump Gets His Final Revenge Against Jack Smith’s Prosecutors The Daily Beast Source link #Trump #administration #fires #team #lawyers #prosecuted #official #Reuters Pelican News View the full article at [Hidden Content]

*** weather likely to remain stormy and unsettled for rest of winter *** weather likely to remain stormy and unsettled for rest of winter Winter is defined in meteorology as December, January and February. Up until now we have had a real mix of unsettled weather with five named storms but we also had a significant cold snap in early January. With -18.9C recorded in Altnaharra, Highland on 11 January it was the coldest night in the *** for 15 years. Widespread snow and ice caused disruption across the ***. However, long-range weather forecasts are hinting at the opposite for the rest of winter. An active jet stream – the fast moving air high in the atmosphere – appears to be the dominant driver for weather conditions and this is likely to bring frequent low pressure systems across north-west Europe. In its three-month forecast, the Met Office suggests that the chances of impacts from wet and windy weather is increased compared to normal, particularly throughout February. It also says “the increased risk of storms gives rise to a greater risk of ‘storm clustering’, with consecutive events affecting the *** in quick succession”. DTN, the forecast provider for BBC Weather, also suggests that “risks of disruptive wind events are likely to be higher, especially during February”. Source link #weather #remain #stormy #unsettled #rest #winter Pelican News View the full article at [Hidden Content]

Japan chip stocks extend losses as DeepSeek worries fuel Wall Street tech rout Japan chip stocks extend losses as DeepSeek worries fuel Wall Street tech rout A sales clerk shows off Elpida Memory Inc. memory chips at an electronics shop in Tokyo, Japan, on Thursday, March 5, 2009. Tomohiro Ohsumi | Bloomberg | Getty Images Shares in Japan’s chip-related companies extended declines for a second day as ******** startup DeepSeek’s AI competitiveness calls into question the United States’ leadership in the field. Semiconductor testing equipment supplier Advantest slid over 10%, Tokyo Electron fell 3.6%, while Renesas Electronics traded 2.29% lower Tuesday. Softbank Group, which owns chip designer Arm, slid 5.26%. Data center-related shares also continued to take a hit, with wire and cable firms Furukawa and Fujikura dropping 8.22% and 8.1%, respectively. DeepSeek released a free, open-source large language model in late December, claiming it was created in only two months with a budget of under $6 million. Last week, the lab introduced R1, a reasoning model that outperformed OpenAI’s latest o1 in several third-party tests. “There will be a lot more pain to follow today as we follow the U.S. down,” said Andrew Jackson, head of equity strategy at ORTUS Advisors. “The big questions is whether the U.S. will U-turn on their approach and deregulate chip and SPE restrictions seeing as they are (currently) ineffectual or try and ramp things up even more,” Jackson wrote in an email. DeepSeek had to navigate strict semiconductor restrictions imposed by the U.S. government on China, which limited access to advanced chips. The ******** artificial intelligence company aims to stand out from its competitors by focusing on its reasoning abilities, where the model creates a “chain of thought” before providing the final answer to improve the accuracy of its responses. “DeepSeek is a risk to the U.S. exceptionalism narrative, further questioning the ‘Magnificent 7’ dominance,” Citi analysts wrote in a note. Sell-off in chip stocks ‘quite a mistake’ Chip giant Nvidia lost almost $600 billion in market cap on Monday, logging the largest drop for a company in a single day in the U.S. The company posted its worst day in the market since March 2020 after its stock price plunged 17%. However, a rotation into more defensive areas of the U.S. market helped ease Monday’s losses. Overnight, other chip-related shares in international markets also fell. Netherlands-based chip companies ASML and ASM International saw declines during European trading hours. Micron and Arm Holdings dropped more than 11% and 10%, respectively. DeepSeek either builds on existing inference infrastructure, or will itself stimulate new AI demand, said Richard Kaye, an analyst at global asset management group Comgest. “In both cases, semiconductor intensity remains high,” Kaye told CNBC via email. “The deep fall in semiconductor equipment stocks, Tokyo Electron, ASML, Applied Materials, is quite a mistake,” he added. Source link #Japan #chip #stocks #extend #losses #DeepSeek #worries #fuel #Wall #Street #tech #rout Pelican News View the full article at [Hidden Content]

Trump takes aim at DEI, transgender troops in military Trump takes aim at DEI, transgender troops in military Donald Trump has wasted no time in fulfilling his promise of eliminating diversity and equity programs in the US military, and more. Source link #Trump #takes #aim #DEI #transgender #troops #military Pelican News View the full article at [Hidden Content]

WWE 2K25 Cover Officially Revealed WWE 2K25 Cover Officially Revealed · · January 28, 2025 The WWE 2K25 cover has been officially revealed. As expected from the first tease earlier this month, Roman Reigns will grace the cover of the Standard edition of the game. The Undertaker will feature on the Deadman Edition while the entire Bloodline will be included on the Bloodline edition of the game. This is the second time Reigns will be featured on the game’s base cover, and the first time as the only wrestler. Both he and Becky ****** were on the cover of WWE 2K20 back in 2019. This time around, however, he’s joined by his “Wiseman” Paul Heyman just outside of the ring. You can check out the Standard Edition cover yourself below. With the cover finally shown, all that’s left is for the full reveal of the game. Luckily, fans won’t have to wait long as full details on the game will be announced on Tuesday, January 28. Insider Gaming will have full coverage of the reveal, including modes, features, and more. What do you think of Roman Reigns being the cover athlete for WWE 2K25?Let us know down below, and join more discussions in the official Insider Gaming forums. For more Insider Gaming, read about what studio is working with The Coalition on Gears of War: E-Day, and the latest studio to hold layoffs and possibly close.. And don’t forget to sign up for our newsletter. SUBSCRIBE to our newsletter to receive the latest news and exclusive leaks every week! No Spam. Source link #WWE #2K25 #Cover #Officially #Revealed Pelican News View the full article at [Hidden Content]

Man faces 25 years to life in prison for assaulting woman and 3 daughters Man faces 25 years to life in prison for assaulting woman and 3 daughters Yahoo is using AI to generate takeaways from this article. This means the info may not always match what’s in the article. Reporting mistakes helps us improve the experience.Generate Key Takeaways A man was found guilty of all charges related to an assault case in which he attempted to stab a woman and her three underage daughters, according to the Kern County District Attorney’s Office. Daniel Villareal, 56, was convicted of assault with a deadly weapon, willful cruelty to a child, misdemeanor vandalism and possession of methamphetamine. Villareal also had two prior strike convictions, the DA’s Office said. A woman and her three daughters — ages 17, 14 and 3 — were driving to the Foods Co. on White Lane April 23 to buy groceries. They were preparing to exit the car when Villareal opened the front passenger side door, where the 14-year-old was sitting, and brandished a kitchen knife while preparing to strike her, according to the DA’s Office. The mother closed the car door on her daughter’s side and drove away, the DA’s Office said. As they were driving away, Villareal threw a bag at the car’s windshield and damaged it. The bag, which remained on the hood of the car, contained Villareal’s California ID card, the DA’s Office said. Police found Villareal at a Fastrip across the street from the grocery store parking lot where the assault occurred, according to the DA’s Office. A search found that Villareal was in possession of knives and methamphetamine. The DA’s Office said Villareal is facing up to 25 years to life in prison due to this being his third-strike offense. Sentencing is set for Feb. 25. Source link #Man #faces #years #life #prison #assaulting #woman #daughters Pelican News View the full article at [Hidden Content]

Japan chip stocks extend losses as DeepSeek worries fuel Wall Street tech rout Japan chip stocks extend losses as DeepSeek worries fuel Wall Street tech rout A sales clerk shows off Elpida Memory Inc. memory chips at an electronics shop in Tokyo, Japan, on Thursday, March 5, 2009. Tomohiro Ohsumi | Bloomberg | Getty Images Shares in Japan’s chip-related companies extended declines for a second day as ******** startup DeepSeek’s AI competitiveness calls into question the United States’ leadership in the field. Semiconductor testing equipment supplier Advantest slid over 10%, Tokyo Electron fell 3.6%, while Renesas Electronics traded 2.29% lower Tuesday. Softbank Group, which owns chip designer Arm, slid 5.26%. Data center-related shares also continued to take a hit, with wire and cable firms Furukawa and Fujikura dropping 8.22% and 8.1%, respectively. DeepSeek released a free, open-source large language model in late December, claiming it was created in only two months with a budget of under $6 million. Last week, the lab introduced R1, a reasoning model that outperformed OpenAI’s latest o1 in several third-party tests. “There will be a lot more pain to follow today as we follow the U.S. down,” said Andrew Jackson, head of equity strategy at ORTUS Advisors. “The big questions is whether the U.S. will U-turn on their approach and deregulate chip and SPE restrictions seeing as they are (currently) ineffectual or try and ramp things up even more,” Jackson wrote in an email. DeepSeek had to navigate strict semiconductor restrictions imposed by the U.S. government on China, which limited access to advanced chips. The ******** artificial intelligence company aims to stand out from its competitors by focusing on its reasoning abilities, where the model creates a “chain of thought” before providing the final answer to improve the accuracy of its responses. “DeepSeek is a risk to the U.S. exceptionalism narrative, further questioning the ‘Magnificent 7’ dominance,” Citi analysts wrote in a note. Sell-off in chip stocks ‘quite a mistake’ Chip giant Nvidia lost almost $600 billion in market cap on Monday, logging the largest drop for a company in a single day in the U.S. The company posted its worst day in the market since March 2020 after its stock price plunged 17%. However, a rotation into more defensive areas of the U.S. market helped ease Monday’s losses. Overnight, other chip-related shares in international markets also fell. Netherlands-based chip companies ASML and ASM International saw declines during European trading hours. Micron and Arm Holdings dropped more than 11% and 10%, respectively. DeepSeek either builds on existing inference infrastructure, or will itself stimulate new AI demand, said Richard Kaye, an analyst at global asset management group Comgest. “In both cases, semiconductor intensity remains high,” Kaye told CNBC via email. “The deep fall in semiconductor equipment stocks, Tokyo Electron, ASML, Applied Materials, is quite a mistake,” he added. Source link #Japan #chip #stocks #extend #losses #DeepSeek #worries #fuel #Wall #Street #tech #rout Pelican News View the full article at [Hidden Content]

Trump administration targets dozens of senior USAID staff after aid freeze – Reuters Trump administration targets dozens of senior USAID staff after aid freeze – Reuters Trump administration targets dozens of senior USAID staff after aid freeze ReutersTrump Administration Puts Dozens of USAID Officials on Paid Leave The New York TimesUS places dozens of senior aid officials on leave, citing possible resistance to Trump orders The Associated PressUkraine war briefing: Shock as Trump aid freeze hits Ukrainian causes The Guardian Source link #Trump #administration #targets #dozens #senior #USAID #staff #aid #freeze #Reuters Pelican News View the full article at [Hidden Content]

NICE asks GPs to identify potential gambling addicts NICE asks GPs to identify potential gambling addicts Annabel Rackham Health reporter, BBC News Getty Images Health watchdog NICE is asking doctors and other healthcare professionals to identify patients at risk of gambling addiction GPs and other healthcare professionals in England should help identify potential problem gambling, in the same way they look for alcohol and smoking addiction, new guidance says. In its first recommendations on gambling, the National Institute for Health and Care Excellence says they should look for “gambling-related harms”, including to health, finances and people around the patient, such as their family and local community. In 2023, a survey of 20,000 adults found 2.5% had a gambling problem, with young men most at risk of addiction. The Problem Gambling Severity Index remains available on the NHS website. Asking about gambling in an environment where the patient is comfortable, or with a trusted individual, could help breakdown some of the stigma and shame associated with this addiction, it is hoped. NICE also wants those working in mental health and social services to ask about gambling, especially when speaking to those with depression and anxiety or previous issues with other addictions, self-harm or suicidal thoughts. Those at increased risk may also have other diagnoses, such as post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD), personality disorder, or attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD). Some medications may also make some people more impulsive, while difficult home environments could also increase their risk. Allow Instagram content?This article contains content provided by Instagram. We ask for your permission before anything is loaded, as they may be using cookies and other technologies. You may want to read and before accepting. To view this content choose ‘accept and continue’. Accept and continue National clinical director for primary care Dr Claire Fuller said: “We welcome NICE’s decision, as gambling can have a massive impact on people’s lives and the lives of the people that care for them, – and as healthcare professionals, we need the right tools to help tackle gambling-related harms.” NHS England says it has opened 15 gambling clinics since 2019, most last year. They are expected to treat about 3,000 people a year, including access to psychologists and psychiatrists and support for family and friends. Source link #NICE #asks #GPs #identify #potential #gambling #addicts Pelican News View the full article at [Hidden Content]

ASX slightly higher, mostly escaping DeepSeek turmoil ASX slightly higher, mostly escaping DeepSeek turmoil The local share market is slightly higher at midday – although data centre operators and uranium developers had fallen sharply following the frenzy sparked by ******** artificial intelligence startup DeepSeek. At midday on Tuesday, the benchmark S&P/ASX200 index was up 13.2 points, or 0.16 per cent, to 8,422.1, while the broader All Ordinaries gained 6.9 points, or 0.08 per cent, to 8,667.3. Over the weekend DeepSeek launched its AI model DeepSeek-R1, which is said to rival the power of ChatGPT at a fraction of the cost and computing power. The AI assistant quickly shot to the top of Apple’s App store amid curiosity about the technology, while US chip stocks plunged. Nvidia plummeted 16.9 per cent to its lowest level since October, while AMD dropped 6.4 per cent and Broadcom fell 17.4 per cent. Saxo chief investment strategist Charu Chanana said that by developing cutting-edge AI models using less advanced and more cost-efficient hardware, DeepSeek was challenging the heavy investments that US tech companies were pouring into high-cost AI infrastructure. “This raises critical questions about whether the traditional capital-intensive approaches are sustainable in the long run,” Ms Chanana said. The ASX doesn’t have many artificial intelligence companies, but other firms that have gained in recent months on the AI narrative were struggling on Tuesday. Uranium developers Bannerman Energy, Lotus Resources and Deep Yellow were down by between 20.3 and 16.8 per cent at midday, while Peninsula, Boss Energy and Paladin had faded by between 13.1 and 10.7 per cent. Data centre operators Nextdc, Goodman Group and Digico Infrastructure REIT were down 5.4, 8.2 and 10.8 per cent respectively. Until now the thinking around AI was that the technology would need to be powered by massive electricity-hungry data centres, perhaps powered by nuclear energy. Janus Henderson international portfolio manager Richard Clode said that the market had rapidly shifted from concerns that AI capital expenditure was too high, to now worrying that AI capex was going to collapse. “Both cannot happen simultaneously, and the truth likely lies in between,” Mr Clode said. Elsewhere, the big banks were all higher, with ANZ up 1.0 per cent, Westpac adding 1.2 per cent, NAB advancing 1.1 per cent and CBA up 0.7 per cent. In the heavyweight mining sector, BHP was up 0.7 per cent and Fortescue had gained 0.8 per cent, while Rio Tinto had slipped 0.2 per cent. Goldminers were lower as the precious metal changed hands at $US2,740 an ounce, with Northern Star down 2.6 per cent, Westgold dipping 2.7 per cent and Gold Road Resources falling 4.7 per cent. The *********** dollar was buying 62.61 US cents, from 63.01 US cents at Friday’s ASX close. Source link #ASX #slightly #higher #escaping #DeepSeek #turmoil Pelican News View the full article at [Hidden Content]

Millionaires Live by These Rules To Build Wealth — Experts Explain If They’ll Work for You Millionaires Live by These Rules To Build Wealth — Experts Explain If They’ll Work for You Rawpixel / iStock.com There’s an estimated 24.5 million millionaires in the United States. That’s a relatively small percentage of the country’s population, but it’s also not zero — meaning it’s very possible for more people to achieve “millionaire” status. It’s all about being strategic and intentional with your money and financial decisions. Discover More: I’m a Financial Advisor — My Wealthiest Clients All Do These 3 Things Read Next: 4 Subtly Genius Moves All Wealthy People Make With Their Money If you’ve decided to truly pursue the goal of becoming a millionaire, you might be wondering how to get started. What types of rules do millionaires — especially self-made ones — follow to build (and maintain) their wealth? Here’s the answer, according to a Forbes article, and how well the average person can follow those rules to do the same, as per the experts. Building wealth can take a while, but you can get yourself on the right path by prioritizing saving money before you prioritize spending it. In other words, pay yourself first. According to the Forbes article, you should be saving 20% to 30% of your total income. This means you should save $20,000 to $30,000 for every $100,000 you make. You can do this based on either net or gross income, but gross will result in greater savings potential. “By prioritizing savings and investments before any discretionary spending, individuals ensure that they are consistently building wealth,” said Shirley Mueller, founder of VA Loans Texas. “The earlier you begin this habit, the more time your money has to grow, particularly through the power of compound interest.” Trending Now: Suze Orman’s Top Tip for Building Wealth Is a ‘Very Easy One’ Millionaires stay millionaires not because they flaunt what they have or spend their money with abandon, but because they live below their means. But they become millionaires because they also think big. This means spending less than you earn, which could entail eliminating those unnecessary expenses or reevaluating your budget. And it means dreaming of — and planning for — a ******* future. “Resist the urge to splurge! Once of the most common financial mistakes people make is to drastically increase their expenses as soon as their income increases,” said Melissa Murphy Pavone, founder at Mindful Financial Partners. “Avoid the urge to spend more as you make more. Instead save more. Invest the difference. As you get a raise, give yourself a raise. Increase your 401(k) contribution. Add to your emergency fund. Your future self will thank you.” Story Continues According to Experian, the average U.S. consumer has $104,215 in total debt — including mortgages and other loans. But while some debt is “good” — or rather, useful — much should be avoided. In particular, those high-interest loans and credit cards can eat into your funds and keep you from achieving millionaire status. If you want to grow your wealth, be smart about how you use debt. “Many millionaires use debt to their advantage, such as low-interest mortgages or business loans that allow them to invest and grow their wealth,” said Mueller. “The key is to make sure that the money you borrow is working for you rather than against you.” Don’t shy away from tracking your spending. Millionaires often stay millionaires because they track their every dollar. This might mean using an app or it might mean going old school. Whatever the case, tracking your money is a surefire way to ensure you’re not spending what you don’t have. According to Forbes, early and consistent investing is also key to becoming a millionaire and building even greater wealth. You can start small, but it’s important to stick with it. The more money you can invest — and the longer you do it — the greater the overall returns are likely to be. Just be sure to diversify and be prepared to ride out market downturns. “One of the greatest keys to the creation of wealth is time ‘in’ the market. The quicker you start investing, the more time you can take out of the ups and downs,” said Mueller. As many millionaires will attest, having multiple income streams is key to building and maintaining wealth. When you have just one, anything could happen. But when you have several, you’ve got a better chance of riding out any waves. “Many times, W-2 employees don’t look at things like rental property and things that don’t require direct labor. It is important to have sources of income that they don’t have to spend time on every day, but it is sending them money,” said Kevin D. Quinn, J.D., president at Legacy Counsellors, PC. “You can try to save up enough money to be able to do that, but it’s hard for even well compensated people to save sufficient passive income to live well.” Your income sources can be active, passive, or a combination of both. So, you can get creative with how you go about it. “Whether it’s a side hustle or investments, having a few different ways to earn gives you more security and helps you grow your wealth faster,” said Taylor Kovar, founder and CEO at 11 Financial. According to Forbes, another common rule millionaires live by is this: Protect their wealth. If you want to build a financially-lucrative future for yourself and your family, you’ll want to invest in things that safeguard your assets. This could be things like life insurance or estate planning strategies. It could also be health insurance or liability insurance. Just make sure you’re implementing the right tools — and risk management strategies — to keep your assets safe. More From GOBankingRates This article originally appeared on GOBankingRates.com: Millionaires Live by These Rules To Build Wealth — Experts Explain If They’ll Work for You Source link #Millionaires #Live #Rules #Build #Wealth #Experts #Explain #Theyll #Work Pelican News View the full article at [Hidden Content]

‘Kiss of the Spider Woman’ premiere: Jennifer Lopez defends LGBTQ rights – The Washington Post ‘Kiss of the Spider Woman’ premiere: Jennifer Lopez defends LGBTQ rights – The Washington Post ‘Kiss of the Spider Woman’ premiere: Jennifer Lopez defends LGBTQ rights The Washington Post‘Kiss of the Spider Woman’ musical with Jennifer Lopez dazzles at Sundance The Associated Press‘Kiss of the Spider Woman’ Review: Jennifer Lopez Provides Welcome Escape From Grim World of Argentine Prisoners VarietyKiss of the Spider Woman review – Jennifer Lopez dazzles in unsteady musical The GuardianJennifer Lopez celebrates moment she’s long ‘been waiting for’ at ‘Kiss of the Spider Woman’ CNN Source link #Kiss #Spider #Woman #premiere #Jennifer #Lopez #defends #LGBTQ #rights #Washington #Post Pelican News View the full article at [Hidden Content]

Aussie social media influencer allegedly drugged own child in hospital Aussie social media influencer allegedly drugged own child in hospital An *********** social media influencer who allegedly drugged her one-year-old child to the point of unconsciousness and filmed the infant is applying for bail. The Sunshine Coast woman, 34, was arrested on January 16 following a protracted police investigation into allegations the woman’s child was given medications against the advice of medical professionals. The woman – who cannot be named for legal reasons – was charged with five counts of administering poison with intent to harm, three counts of preparation to commit crimes with dangerous things and one count each of torture, making child exploitation material and fraud. Camera IconThe Aussie social media influencer is charged with the torture of her one-year-old child, with police alleging she poisoned the infant with medications not meant for her. Supplied Credit: Sunshine Coast Daily Police will allege in court the mother had administered “unauthorised” prescription and pharmacy medications to her one-year-old child without medical approval between August 6 and October 16, 2024. It is further alleged the woman went to lengths to obtain the medicines, including sourcing old ones meant for a different person inside the home. Police will also allege the woman continued to harm her child by administering the medications in defiance of medical advice. “Later investigations are alleged to have uncovered the woman carefully concealed her continued efforts to administer the unauthorised medicines until the matter was detected and reported to police by medical staff from a hospital in Brisbane’s south while the child was admitted,” Queensland Police said in a statement at the time of her arrest. The child allegedly was subject to “immense distress and pain” while the woman filmed and posted videos of the child online. Police will allege the woman filmed her child to entice monetary donations and online followers. The woman made an application for bail in Brisbane Magistrates Court on Tuesday. The DPP prosecutor Jack Scott told the court the woman had allegedly tortured her child by administering the drug Carbamazepine while the child was in hospital. The court was told the woman was observed by CCTV while her child was in hospital. Mr Scott said the prosecution will allege the woman was seen on hospital CCTV putting a blanket on her child, and is seen “fiddling” with the child’s nasogastric tube. It will be further alleged that while the child was covered with the blanket, the woman then administered the drug Carbamazepine with a syringe. The court was told the drug had originally been prescribed to the child following health issues, however after the child was observed to have negative reactions to the drug it was later stopped by the child’s medical practitioners. Camera IconHigh profile TikTok Sunshine Coast mum charged with drugging her own baby. QLD Police. Credit: Supplied The prosecution will allege the woman had continued to administer the drug to her child despite medical advice, having gone to a pharmacist on three separate occasions after the drug was discontinued by the child’s medical practitioner. It will be further alleged that after the child was given the drug by the woman while in hospital, the child became unconscious within 30 to 40 minutes. The court was told this symptom is not a known symptom of the child’s medical history. Mr Scott said following the child’s unconscious episode, doctors “were spurred into action to operate” on the child because of concerns about her “floppiness”. The court was told the child underwent two seperate brain surgeries following the episode in hospital. Mr Scott said the prosecution doesn’t dispute the child’s medical history, which can cause seizures, but the child wouldn’t have had to have the surgeries “at this point in time” but did so because the symptoms were alarming to doctors. Mr Scott objected to the woman’s bail application, stating there was a risk she might try to harm the child again even if she had monitored contact with the child. Mr Scott said the woman had told a psychiatrist about a week ago she believed the child actually suffered a fatal medical condition. He said all the allegations against the woman were carried out under “24 hour supervision” while the child was in hospital. “All her behaviour suggests that the applicant does not accept that her child suffers from a treatable, manageable non-fatal condition,” Mr Scott said. The woman’s solicitor, Matthew Cuskelly, told the court his client was willing to abide by a string of strict conditions, including wearing an ankle monitor. Magistrate Stephen Courtney will hand down his decision whether to grant the woman bail on Wednesday. Source link #Aussie #social #media #influencer #allegedly #drugged #child #hospital Pelican News View the full article at [Hidden Content]

Gulf Shores High School indoor athletic training facility collapses Gulf Shores High School indoor athletic training facility collapses UPDATE (3:11 p.m.): Crumpled metal, twisted steel and the framework of an indoor training facility came crashing down early Monday morning while folks like Carly Gray were still sleeping. “I just hear this loud *****, like a roar of a ******,” Gray said. “I didn’t know what it was had no clue at all.” Internal MCPSS email vowed to shield students from ICE officials, now retracted The $7.5 million facility added to the $165 million Gulf Shores High School construction project at the corner of the Beach Express and Coastal Gateway Boulevard. “This is a covered practice facility with artificial turf and associated locker rooms and other facilities, and it’s just coming up out of the ground,” Gulf Shores spokesman Grant Brown said. No one was injured, but construction equipment was buried underneath the steel girders. Cannabis testing facility coming to Foley: Baldwin County EDA “It’s going to take a while to take it apart once they figure out what happened,” Brown added. “It’s just crazy to see that happen,” Gray said. “We had been watching it driving by on the Beach Express watching it like every day. It’s just so sad.” Raybren Construction is in charge of the construction project and is taking the lead in finding out what happened and what happens next. PREVIOUS REPORTING: GULF SHORES, Ala. (WKRG) — What was completed of the new Gulf Shores High School indoor athletic training facility collapsed early Monday morning. Vehicle crashes into Books-A-Million in Fort Walton Beach A photo of rubble after part of the Gulf Shores High School indoor athletic facility. The facility was being built at the new GSHS site near Beach Express and Coastal Gateway Parkway. According to neighbors, they heard a loud noise between 3 and 3:30 a.m. Monday and found the partial building collapsed. Contractors and engineers were on the scene Monday to inspect the damage and to figure out what happened. Fraud summits help seniors in Baldwin County The multi-million dollar construction project is still on track to open in 2026. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed. For the latest news, weather, sports, and streaming video, head to WKRG News 5. Source link #Gulf #Shores #High #School #indoor #athletic #training #facility #collapses Pelican News View the full article at [Hidden Content]

Bluey: *********** cartoon tops US streaming charts for 2024 – The Guardian Bluey: *********** cartoon tops US streaming charts for 2024 – The Guardian Bluey: *********** cartoon tops US streaming charts for 2024 The GuardianHere’s What Shows And Movies Dominated Streaming In 2024 Forbes’Fallout’, ‘Nobody Wants This’ Top List Of New Originals In Nielsen 2024 Streaming Rankings DeadlineThe Nielsen ARTEY Awards: 2024 Streaming Unwrapped NielsenThe Year of ‘Bluey’: Kids’ Favorite Dominates 2024 Year-End Streaming Chart Hollywood Reporter Source link #Bluey #*********** #cartoon #tops #streaming #charts #Guardian Pelican News View the full article at [Hidden Content]

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DeepSeek caused a $600 billion freakout. But China’s AI upstart may not be the danger to Nvidia and U.S. export controls many assume DeepSeek caused a $600 billion freakout. But China’s AI upstart may not be the danger to Nvidia and U.S. export controls many assume AI has fueled Nvidia’s extraordinary rise to a $3 trillion market valuation. But on Monday, AI was the cause of a panic among Nvidia investors, sending its shares down almost 17% and wiping out nearly $600 billion in value. The selloff was triggered by ******** AI startup DeepSeek, whose latest V3 and R1 AI models appear to rival the best of any U.S. company, while having been trained at a fraction of the cost. Since Nvidia’s powerful graphics processing units are one of the biggest costs of developing the most advanced AI models, investors are suddenly, and radically, questioning their assumptions about the AI business. While there still many unanswered questions about how DeepSeek developed its models, the upstart is clearly shaking up the AI market. The prognostications of Nvidia’s doom may be premature however. So too may be claims DeepSeek’s success mean the U.S. should abandon policies aimed at curtailing China’s access to the most advanced computer chips used in AI. DeepSeek has said it has access to 10,000 of Nvidia’s older generation A100 GPUs—chips that were obtained before the U.S. imposed export controls that restricted the ability of ******** firms to buy these top-of-the-line chips. It has also mentioned training V3 on Nvidia’s H800 chips, a chip Nvidia sells in China that is designed specifically to comply with U.S. export controls. Either way, that is orders of magnitude less processing power than what U.S. companies typically use to train their most advanced AI models. For instance, Elon Musk’s Xai built a computing cluster, called Colossus, in Tennessee, that has 100,000 of Nvidia’s more advanced H100 GPUs. What’s more, DeepSeek’s R1 model, an AI model it created to do well on math, logic problems, and coding, and which is designed to challenge OpenAI’s o1 “reasoning” model, is small enough to run on a laptop, where the primary processing power comes from a conventional central processing unit (CPU), rather than requiring access to many GPUs running in a datacenter. It’s not just investors who have seized on this news. Critics of U.S. export controls on advanced computer chips have pointed to DeepSeek’s success as evidence that the trade restrictions aren’t working. Some even argued the export restrictions have backfired—meant to hobble China’s AI companies and keep them from catching up to the U.S., they have instead forced ******** AI researchers to develop clever ways to make AI models that are much more efficient in their use of computer power. “China’s achievements in efficiency are no accident. They are a direct response to the escalating export restrictions imposed by the US and its allies,” Angela Zhang, a professor of law at the University of Southern California and author of a book on ******** tech regulation, wrote in an op-ed in the Financial Times last week. “By limiting China’s access to advanced AI chips, the US has inadvertently spurred its innovation.” AI skeptic Gary Marcus also echoed these arguments on his blog on Sunday. Story Continues Both these emerging narratives could prove shortsighted. That’s because DeepSeek’s impact could, counterintuitively, increase demand for advanced AI chips—both Nvidia’s and those being developed by competitors. The reason is partly due to a phenomenon known as the Jevons Paradox. Named for 19th Century British economist William Stanley Jevons, who noticed that when technological progress made the use of a resource more efficient, overall consumption of that resource tended to increase. This makes sense if the demand for something is relatively elastic—the falling price due to the efficiency improvement creates even greater demand for the product. Jevons Paradox could well come into play here. One of the things that has slowed AI adoption within big organizations so far has been how expensive these models are to run. This has had made it hard for business to find use cases that can earn a positive return on investment, or ROI. This has been particularly true so far for the new “reasoning” models like OpenAI’s o1. But DeepSeek’s models, especially its o1 competitor R1, are so inexpensive to run that companies can now afford to insert them into many more processes and deploy them for many more use cases. Taken across the economy, this may cause overall demand for computing power to skyrocket, even as each individual computation requires far less power. Both Microsoft CEO Satya Nadella and former Intel CEO Pat Gelsinger made this point in posts on social media on Monday. Nadella explicitly referenced Jevons Paradox, while Gelsinger said “computing obeys” what he called “the gas law.” “Making it dramatically cheaper will expand the market for it…this will make AI much more broadly deployed,” he wrote. “The markets are getting it wrong.” Now the question becomes exactly what kind of computer power will be needed. Nvidia’s top-of-the-line GPUs are optimized for training the largest large language models (LLMs), such as OpenAI’s GPT-4 or Anthropic’s Claude 3-Opus. The company has less of an edge when it comes to what AI researchers and developers call inference—that is using a fully trained AI model to perform a task. Here some of Nvidia’s rivals, including Advanced Micro Devices (AMD) and upstarts such as Groq, have claimed they can run AI applications faster and much more efficiently in terms of power consumption than Nvidia’s GPUs. Alphabet’s Google and Amazon’s AWS also build their own AI chips, some of which are optimized for inference. Television graphics are seen in the window of Nasdaq headquarters in Times Square, as Nasdaq fell nearly 4 percent this morning on January 27, 2025 in New York City. European and Asian stock markets mostly slid Monday and Wall Street was forecast to open sharply lower on talk that a cheaper ******** generative AI program, DeepSeek, can outperform big-name rivals, notably in the United States. (Photo by Bryan R. SMITH / AFP) (Photo by BRYAN R. SMITH/AFP via Getty Images) Some of these rivals could indeed begin to erode Nvidia’s dominant market position. (The company currently controls more than 80% of the market for data center-based AI computing; when the cloud providers’ bespoke silicon is excluded, Nvidia’s share may be as high as 98%.) But Nvidia is unlikely to lose this dominance quickly or entirely. Its GPUs can also be used for inference—and its GPU programming software, CUDA, has a large and loyal developer community that is unlikely to defect overnight. If overall demand for AI computer chips increases due to Jevons Paradox, Nvidia’s overall revenues could still continue to climb, even if its marketshare drops, as it will own a smaller percentage of a larger, and growing, pie. Another reason that demand for advanced computer chips is likely to continue to grow has to do with the way reasoning models like R1 work. Whereas previous kinds of LLMs became more capable if they used more computer power during training, these reasoning models use what is called “test time compute”—they provide better answers the more computing power they use during inference. So while one might be able to run R1 on a laptop and get it to output a good answer to a tough math question after, say, an hour, giving the same model access to GPUs or AI chips in the cloud might allow it to produce the same answer in seconds. For many business applications of AI, latency, or the time it takes a model to produce an output, matters. The less time, generally the better. And to get that time down with reasoning models still requires advanced computing chips. For these reasons, it probably still makes sense—if the U.S. sees it as a national security priority to make it more difficult for China to compete on AI—to continue to restrict the country’s access to the most cutting-edge computer chips. Miles Brundage, an AI policy expert who recently left OpenAI, made this point on a podcast over the weekend, saying that even if DeepSeek proved that powerful AI models could be built on fewer, less advanced chips, it would still always be an advantage to have access to more advanced chips than not. “I think everyone would much prefer to have more compute for training, running more experiments, sampling from a model more times, and doing kind of fancy ways of building agents that, you know, correct each other and debate things and vote on the right answer,” Brundage said. “So there are all sorts of ways of turning compute into better performance, and American companies are currently in a better position to do that because of their greater volume and quantity of chips.” So export controls might still slow China down when it comes to using AI everywhere it would like to—which would give the U.S. an advantage economically and perhaps militarily, when it comes to deploying AI and reaping its benefits. On top of this, there’s another argument for why this may not be quite as bad news for Nvidia and U.S. national security policy as investors and critics think: it’s entirely possible DeepSeek has been less than truthful about how many top-flight Nvidia chips it has access to and used to train its models. Many AI researchers doubt DeepSeek’s claims about having trained its V3 model on about 2,000 of Nvidia’s less capable H800 computer chips or that its R1 model was trained on so few chips. Alexandr Wang, the CEO of AI company Scale AI, said in a CNBC interview from Davos last week that he has information that DeepSeek secretly acquired access to a pool of 50,000 Nvidia H100 GPUs (its latest model). It is known that HighFlyer, the hedge fund that owns DeepSeek, had amassed a substantial number of less capable Nvidia GPUs prior to export controls being imposed. If this is true, it is quite possible that Nvidia is in a better position than investor panic would suggest—and that the problem with U.S. export controls is not the policy, but its implementation. This story was originally featured on Fortune.com Source link #DeepSeek #caused #billion #freakout #Chinas #upstart #danger #Nvidia #U.S #export #controls #assume Pelican News View the full article at [Hidden Content] For verified travel tips and real support, visit: [Hidden Content]

Trump-Pardoned Jan. 6 Rioter Fatally Shot After Resisting Arrest in Indiana – Yahoo! Voices Trump-Pardoned Jan. 6 Rioter Fatally Shot After Resisting Arrest in Indiana – Yahoo! Voices Trump-Pardoned Jan. 6 Rioter Fatally Shot After Resisting Arrest in Indiana Yahoo! VoicesMan Pardoned in Jan. 6 Riot Is Fatally Shot by Sheriff’s Deputy During Traffic Stop The New York TimesIndiana man pardoned by Trump for Jan. 6 riot role shot dead by deputy during traffic stop New York Post Deadly police shooting under investigation in Jasper County FOX 59 Indianapolis Source link #TrumpPardoned #Jan #Rioter #Fatally #Shot #Resisting #Arrest #Indiana #Yahoo #Voices Pelican News View the full article at [Hidden Content]

Trump signs executive orders for military, focusing on transgender service members, COVID, diversity Trump signs executive orders for military, focusing on transgender service members, COVID, diversity President Trump signed multiple executive orders Monday night that could reshape the management and composition of the military, with provisions addressing diversity measures, transgender service members, and troops who were discharged for refusing COVID vaccinations. One order would reinstate members of the military who were discharged for refusing to get the COVID-19 vaccine. About 8,200 service members were discharged for refusing to comply with the Pentagon’s COVID-19 vaccine mandate, according to data provided by the service branches. However, the mandate was rescinded in January 2023 by the Biden administration, and since then, about 110 service members have rejoined the military. The president also signed an executive order directing the Pentagon to determine a policy for transgender service members based on readiness, a White House official said. The action does not immediately ban transgender service members. “To ensure we have the most lethal fighting force in the world, we will get transgender ideology the hell out of our military. It’s going to be gone,” Mr Trump said about his plans at a retreat with House Republicans Monday at his property in Doral, Florida. Another order addresses diversity, equity and inclusion initiatives in the military, banning the use of race- or sex-based preferences in the armed forces, the Defense Department and the Homeland Security Department. “I ordered the end to all of the lawless diversity, equity and inclusion nonsense policies across the government and all across the private sector and the military,” Mr. Trump said at the House GOP retreat. “We’re getting it out and we’ve gotten it out pretty much. We did that in one week, and it wasn’t that easy, but everybody wanted it.” Under this order, the defense secretary and homeland security secretary are to review the curriculum at the service academies and other academic institutions to ensure DEI and “gender ideologies” are eliminated. The president announced plans last week to end DEI initiatives across the federal government, and the Office of Personnel Management ordered all federal DEI employees to be placed on leave. Kathryn Watson Kathryn Watson is a politics reporter for CBS News Digital, based in Washington, D.C. Source link #Trump #signs #executive #orders #military #focusing #transgender #service #members #COVID #diversity Pelican News View the full article at [Hidden Content]

Just Stop Oil disrupt Sigourney Weaver West End play Just Stop Oil disrupt Sigourney Weaver West End play Two protesters from Just Stop Oil have disrupted a performance of The Tempest, starring actress Sigourney Weaver in London’s West End. A man and a woman from the environmental campaign group climbed on to the stage at Theatre Royal Drury Lane on Monday evening. They launched a confetti canon and a voice called out: “We’ll have to stop the show, ladies and gents, sorry.” Hollywood star Weaver, who had been sitting in a chair on stage, was escorted away by a member of the theatre’s staff. A video shared by Just Stop Oil shows the protesters being met with boos and abuse from the audience – but also a few cheers – before they were then guided off stage after less than a minute. Alien star Weaver and another actor had been mid-scene when they were interrupted by the protesters. The pair had also been holding an orange sign reading “Over 1.5 degrees is a global shipwreck”. In an online statement, Just Stop Oil said their sign was a reference to a recent finding that annual global temperature rose above the internationally agreed 1.5C target for the first time in 2024. It was also a nod to the plot of Shakespeare’s Tempest, which features a ship sinking. In recent years, Just Stop Oil has targeted a number of other events and venues including the Chelsea Flower Show, the Proms, Stonehenge and the National Gallery. Earlier this month, two women were arrested after they spray-painted over naturalist Charles Darwin’s grave inside Westminster Abbey. Source link #Stop #Oil #disrupt #Sigourney #Weaver #West #play Pelican News View the full article at [Hidden Content]

‘Rare’ family feat as Kookaburras’ overhaul begins ‘Rare’ family feat as Kookaburras’ overhaul begins Mark Hager will lead a dramatically overhauled Kookaburras squad in their first games since the Paris Olympics when the Pro League returns to Sydney. The new coach has cast the net wide for a four-game series against Spain and Olympic champions the Netherlands, who knocked Australia out at the quarter-final stage in Paris last year to trigger massive squad upheaval. Coach Colin Batch stepped away after eight years, while Eddie Ockenden, Aran Zalewski, Jake Whetton, Matt Dawson and goalkeeper Andrew Charter all retired. Only nine of that 22-man squad will assemble in Sydney between February 5-9, where Australia haven’t played for more than two years. Nine of this squad are members of the wider Kookaburras squad, with Hager set to award seven more full-time contracts in March. Victorian bolter Jed Snowden impressed for Adelaide in the Hockey One League and will duel Queensland’s Mitchell Nicholson for time in goal to replace Charter, who was the Kookaburras’ custodian for 13 years. Snowden’s uncle Neil kept for Australia at the 1984 and 1988 Games, and counted Hager as a former teammate. “A little bit here and there, but he doesn’t want to impact me too much but he loves it and he’s proud of me,” Jed, 23, said of his uncle’s impact. “It (waiting for the call-up) was very nerve-wracking … I’ve dreamt about it since I was a little fella.” Continuing the family theme, uncapped West *********** Tom Harvie is set to debut alongside brother and Kookaburras regular Jake. Their grandfather Gordon Pearce won silver at the 1968 Mexico City Games and played at three Olympics alongside three of his four hockey-playing brothers. “Huge relief more than anything,” 24 year-old Tom Harvie said. “There have certainly been some tough nights and some long conversations with mum and dad about whether I was going to get my opportunity or not. “It was cool to be in the senior leadership group alongside Jake in the Perth Thundersticks … and now for two brothers to play alongside each other for Australia is another level of rare. “I’m so grateful, and especially grateful I’m getting the opportunity to debut on home soil.” The matches will coincide with the Hockeyroos’ four-Test series against Spain and their Paris quarter-final conquerors China. KOOKABURRAS: Davis Atkin, Jayden Atkinson, Josh Beltz, Cooper Burns, James Collins, Nathan Czinner, Nathan Ephraums, Anand Gupte, Jake Harvie, Tom Harvie, Jeremy Hayward, Liam Henderson, Tim Howard, Craig Marais, Mitchell Nicholson, Connar Otterbach, Lachlan Sharp, Jed Snowden, Jack Welsh, Corey Weyer, Ben White, Ky Willot. Source link #Rare #family #feat #Kookaburras #overhaul #begins Pelican News View the full article at [Hidden Content]